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2.1 miles
Distance
758 ft
Climb
-95 ft
Descent
00:41:06
Avg time
662 ft
Altitude change
5,169 ft
Altitude min
5,882 ft
Altitude max
5,172 ft
Altitude start
5,833 ft
Altitude end
6%
Grade
-19.5%
Grade max
37.7%
Grade min
1 mile
Distance climb
2,215 ft
Distance down
1,142 ft
Distance flat
00:41:06
Avg time
Big Bear Up Details
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Activities
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- Trail Running
- Snowshoe
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Riding AreaYork Creek
Coleman, Alberta -
AKABig Bear
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Difficulty Rating
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Local Popularity90 in Mountain Biking [+]
- 80 in E-Biking
- 100 in Trail Running
- 50 in Hiking
- 5 in Snowshoeing
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Trail TypeSingletrack
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Bike TypeAM, XC
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Climb DifficultyBlack Diamond
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Physical RatingHard
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SeasonMay to October
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Dogs AllowedYes
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eBike AllowedYes up to Class 1
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Land Owner
Challenging single track climb to the rocky ridges on top of Saddle Mountain 500 vertical metres above the Crowsnest valley. The middle section is the most difficult, with a narrow bench-cut trail on a steep side-slope and four tight switchbacks until it gains the southwest ridge. The rest of the ride to the top is easier going with many bare rock sections and spectacular mountain views. Head down the technical Big Bear Down and into Sooper Trooper.
Access Info
The trail can be reached by climbing York Creek Road to Ironstone turning off at Back Door.
This trail is unsanctioned.
Traditionally Indigenous Territory
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- 1 rides
- 7 miles average
6 Months
- 5 rides
- 16 miles avg distance
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- 203 rides
- Last: Jun 13, 2026
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(49.606700, -114.509700)
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Frequently Asked Questions About Big Bear Up
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Where is Big Bear Up located?
Big Bear Up is located in York Creek, Coleman, Alberta, Canada. It is part of the York Creek trail network. The trailhead is located at coordinates 49.6067, -114.5097.
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How hard is Big Bear Up?
Big Bear Up is rated as Black Diamond difficulty. The physical rating is Hard. The average grade is 6%. The climb difficulty is rated Black Diamond.
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What is the elevation gain for Big Bear Up?
Big Bear Up has 231 m of elevation gain. The trail has 29 m of elevation descent. The elevation ranges from 1,575 m to 1,793 m.
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How long is Big Bear Up?
Big Bear Up is 3.3 km long. The trail type is singletrack.
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